The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake is reporting that a sink hole has developed at Tuttle Creek Lake. The Corps determined that it was a non-emergency condition and occured around 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9.

According to the Corps facebook page, ” A sink hole developed adjacent to the stilling basin (locally known as the tubes) as a result of the sustained high releases from the lake, causing damage to the parking lot and creating a hazard to the public and vehicles in the area. The area around the stilling basin has been closed to all public access until further notice, this includes bicycles and pedestrians.”

The Corps has noted that there is no threat of safety to the dam. Releases from the stilling basin are continuing on the opposite side until the sink hole can be further investigated.

Story by Michael Pagels, Little Apple Post.